Launching mechanism for subcalibre projectile

Details Launching mechanism for subcalibre projectile Launching mechanism for subcalibre projectile

1982-02-22

1983-10-11

Tudor, Harold J.

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

Composite

F42B 1316

Patent

active

044085389

ABSTRACT:
Launching mechanism for fine stabilized subcalibre projectile fired from a gun barrel having a smooth or rifled bore.
The mechanism comprises a sabot equipped with fork joints in which are articulated a set of jaws having means for articulation in rotation, bearing means in the gun barrel, means for holding the projectile constituted by bosses and spacers, locking means for the jaws and optionally aerodynamic means for unfolding the jaws.
The invention is applicable more particularly to projectiles for piercing armour plating.

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patent: 4015528 (1977-04-01), Bar
patent: 4142467 (1979-03-01), Stahlmann

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